Sopa de Fideo con Caldo de Frijol {Noodle Soup with bean broth}

Sopa de Fideo con Caldo de Frijol {Mexican Noodle Soup with bean broth} is an easy Mexican noodle soup with uses the broth of cooked pinto beans for added flavor and nutrition.

Sopa de Fideo is a traditional recipe that is very popular in Mexico. The traditional version has a tomato based soup with fideo noodles, or vermicelli noodles. You can check that recipe out here. It is one of our favorites. This Sopa de Fideo con Caldo de Frijol is adapted from the tradtionalSopa de Fideo recipe.

In this version, caldo de frijol is used in place of water. Caldo de frijol is simply the cooking water from dried beans. When I ever I am making a batch of frijoles de olla, I like to reserve the cooking broth. Instead wasting the broth by emptying it down the ktichen drain, I love finding unique and creative ways to use the broth. The bean broth has so much depth of flavor. Plus it’s packed with nutrition.

Sopa de Fideo con Caldo de Frijol {Mexican Noodle Soup with bean broth} is an easy Mexican noodle soup with uses the broth of cooked pinto beans for added flavor and nutrition. There is no need to throw out the cooking liquid from dried beans. Repurpose the broth by using it in this soup recipe.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time15 minutes

Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

4 Roma Tomatoes, halved

¼ White Onion, chopped

2 Garlic Cloves

4 Cups Bean Broth {from cooking frijoles de olla}

1½-2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

1 7 ounce {220 G} Package Fideo Pasta

1½-2 Tsp Sea Salt, or to taste

Instructions

Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and bean broth to a blender. Blend until smooth.

optional: if desired you can strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a large mixing bowl or glass measuring cup before adding to the soup. This isn't necessary at all.

In a large soup pot or heavy pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the fideo. Stir the pasta continuously until it turns a light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the pasta.

Stir in the tomato and broth liquid. Be careful and stand back because it can splatter. Add the salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked.

Notes

Prep time doesn't included cooking the dried beans for the bean broth.